Automatic Gates in the Sutherland Shire
The Shire has a lot of family homes on standard suburban blocks, waterfront homes on the bays and some steep streets along the Port Hacking and Georges River. We connect you with a local installer who works across the area.
Housing across the Shire
Much of the Sutherland Shire is made up of freestanding family homes on suburban blocks, in suburbs such as Miranda, Caringbah, Gymea, Kirrawee, Jannali, Engadine and Menai. These often have a level or gently sloping driveway and enough frontage for either a sliding gate or swing gates.
The waterfront suburbs are different. Homes in Burraneer, Dolans Bay, Lilli Pilli, Yowie Bay, Oyster Bay and Como are often on steep slopes down to the water, with driveways that drop away from the street or climb up from it. Sliding gates usually handle these driveways better.
Cronulla and Kurnell are closer to the ocean, with more apartments and townhouses and more exposure to salt and wind.
Coastal and bay exposure
Close to the ocean or the bays, salt and wind take a toll on gate finishes and hardware. Ask your installer about coating systems, stainless fixings and how often to wash the gate down. A slatted aluminium gate catches less wind and is light on the motor.
Bushland edges
Parts of the Shire, particularly around the Royal National Park and Heathcote, back onto bushland. Under the NSW exempt development rules, fences on bushfire prone land must be built from non-combustible materials or hardwood. Check your property's bushfire mapping and confirm requirements with council before choosing materials.
Council
The area is covered by Sutherland Shire Council. In residential zones, exempt fences along a road boundary are limited to 1.2 metres and gates must not open outwards. Taller front gates generally need approval.
Townhouses and shared driveways
The Shire has many villa and townhouse complexes with a shared driveway. A gate on a shared driveway is usually common property, so the owners corporation needs to approve it. See our guide to strata approvals for car park and driveway gates.
Getting connected
Tell us your suburb and what kind of gate you want, and we will pass your enquiry to an independent local installer.
Common Questions
Which gate suits a typical Shire family home?
On a level or gently sloping driveway, either sliding or swing gates can work. The choice comes down to side run, swing space and the look you want. An installer will check on site.
Can we put a gate across our townhouse complex driveway?
Usually only with approval from the owners corporation, because the driveway is common property. Talk to your strata manager before getting quotes.
Which council covers the Sutherland Shire?
Sutherland Shire Council. It handles any development application for a gate that is not exempt.
Other Areas We Serve
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Tell us about your gate
Send your suburb, driveway width and a photo if you have one. We pass it to an independent local installer who will contact you to arrange a site visit and quote.